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Mikoyan-Gurevich 23-11/1 prototype (board 231)

The 23-11/1 prototype, factory number 01 and board 231, was the first flying variable-sweep MiG-23 prototype. Test pilot Alexander Fedotov flew it on 10 June 1967; its successful trials established the swing-wing configuration that led to the production Flogger family.

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23-11/123-11231MiG-23 prototype
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Mikoyan-Gurevich 23-11/1 prototype (board 231)
Status
retired

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The 23-11/1 prototype, factory number 01 and board 231, was the first flying variable-sweep MiG-23 prototype. Test pilot Alexander Fedotov flew it on 10 June 1967; its successful trials established the swing-wing configuration that led to the production Flogger family.
First Flight Date
1967-06-10
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August 1, 2026 at 14:36:50 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 14:36:50 UTC

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Vehicle Code
231